HR Assistant

We are looking for an experienced administrator with an enthusiasm for HR to join our team. This role will support the HR Officer to provide an efficient and professional HR service in the key areas of recruitment, onboarding and general administrative support for the full employee lifecycle. Strong organisational skills, a methodical approach and the ability to work well with others is essential, as is a demonstrable knowledge of confidentiality.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week. Part time considered, a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Salary: Grade 5, Points 5 to 7 (Meridian Trust)

Full time equivalent annual salary £21,575 to £22,369

Actual annual salary £18,587 to £19,271 for 37 hours, term time working.

The Opportunity

• Involvement in the administration of the full employee lifecycle
• Working closely with the school leadership team and administrative office
• Supported by a Core HR Team and wider school HR Team.

The ideal candidate

•  A calm and confident approach
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent team player
• Strong attention to detail and respect for confidentiality

Benefits of working for us include:

• A full induction programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking    
• Discounted staff membership to the facilities at Gym and Sharnbrook Community Sports Centre         
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       
• Cycle to work scheme   

Sharnbrook Academy is part of the Meridian Academies Trust. The school is located in attractive rural surroundings and provides excellent opportunities for young people. Our students engage fantastically in lessons, and their attitude for learning is exemplary and reflected in their achievements. Our education teams are committed, motivated and welcoming, and proud to be part of a consistently high achieving school that fully supports its staff.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: Monday 12th June at 8am

Interview to take place: w/c 12th June, tbc

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.